“Even we stone-brains have a little grace about us,” Thorin smirked, a laugh crawling about his throat and butterflies threatening his stomach. “And we know how to have fun.” The music shifted, taking on a little more speed, which only increased the whirling around the room, and the movements were effortless despite Bilbo’s newness and Thorin’s having been a little rusty.

Here's the illustration for the chapter 7 of the fic When Darkness Shines Brightest on AO3 (a collab with the super talented @lordoftherazzles )!

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“I’m so sorry! I don’t even want to pretend that I understand, I can’t even fathom the hurt and the loneliness this has brought you!” Bilbo gasped, trying hard to get his words out as emotion swirled around his insides uncomfortably. “I’m…so very sorry…”

Here's the illustration for the newest chapter of the fic When Darkness Shines Brightest on AO3 (a collab with the super talented @lordoftherazzles )!

"The hobbit had taken his leave, and Thorin remained seated on his throne, bearing the same dismal look he had when speaking with Bilbo, not finding there anything to be hopeful of for a three-day guest that didn’t believe he could help."

New update for the fic When Darkness Shines Brightest on AO3 (a collab with the super talented @lordoftherazzles )!

Baby Blossom on her gardening duties 🌱

"A few moments of silence rested between the two, Bilbo stared at his sleeves and the frayed threads that were coming off of the cuffs. At least until he heard Ori speak up again, quieter than his already softer spoken voice.

“You are going to help him, aren’t you?” Not us, but Thorin."

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More Thorin sketches from When Darkness Shines Brightest (@lordoftherazzles) ✨

For now, the hobbit was fast asleep with a patchwork blanket nestled up to his chin, a candle having been blown out long ago, and nothing but sweet dreams of breakfast or the inevitable sunshine that would poke its rays through Bag End’s windows in a few hours. Something felt off though, and at first, Bilbo didn’t stir, but as the moments ticked on, he tugged at his blanket, a new sort of chill entering the room that was unfamiliar to him. New update for the fic When Darkness Shines Brightest on AO3 (a collab with dear @lordoftherazzles)!

First Bilbo sketches from When Darkness Shines Brightest (@lordoftherazzles ) ☀️

"Thorin wasn’t sure if it was his heart that stopped first or the music. Silence enveloped him, save for the sound of those light chuckles. As his hood was lifted by an unfamiliar hand, he was greeted with a sight unlike any other."

New update for the fic When Darkness Shines Brightest on AO3 (a collab with the super talented @lordoftherazzles)!

When Darkness Shines Brightest scene made for @lordoftherazzles birthday!

Actually, the actual gift is in Gif form, which you can see here ✨

Happy birthday @lordoftherazzles!! 🥳🎉🌷💜

Thank you for being an amazing partner at the Onion project as well as in friendship in general! You're an supportive and kindhearted person, I hope you believe when we say that you deserve the best! <3

This is my first animation and it's from the When Darkness Shines Brightest fic, aka the Onion. It wouldn't have happened without @dimdiamond's amazing support and @mewpet's cheering and example hehe

(If you don't understand what's up with Roac, keep waiting for the chapter 2 ;> )

@stardryad​ this is so GORGEOUS??? I’m like, weepy just looking at it. it captures our upcoming chapter so well and I just...akjdfkslfjdsfs. Why are you guys doing this to me? Making me FEEL things. wHY.

Congrats on doing your first animation, it seriously looks fantastic and I can’t stop watching it. Thank you SOOO SOOOOOOO much my friend! It’s been fun working on this project together, and just chilling like weeds in the weed garden with the rest of them.

Bahhh!! I’ll yell at you (ALL OF YOU) in the morning when I have proper brain words but my god, this is lovely.

YOU’RE LOVELY.

MY FRIENDS ARE LOVELY.

Illustration for the fic When Darkness Shines Brightest, a collaboration I'm making with the dear @lordoftherazzles! As the Master of Shadows and King Under the Mountain, Thorin lives burdened with guilt and loss, for Erebor is dark, dead, and on the brink. That is until he finds a possible solution to save his people in a being that radiates light and life. But is it truly possible to save them all from the shadows he created?

The Onion - now known as “When Darkness Shines Brightest” - has been released into the wild!! I’m so insanely proud of this story we’re putting together, and working with @stardryad​ has been an absolute delight. I’m having SO much fun, and I hope you all enjoy the product of our braincells!!

Thank you for doing this with me Star!! And please be sure to go give Star all the love and affection for this GORGEOUS piece!!